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What do these resources cover?
In Simple Climate Model students use an Excel spreadsheet or a graphic
calculator to find polynomial functions to model temperature change and
compare these with an exponential model. This covers part of the content of
'working with graphical and algebraic techniques', one of the compulsory units
for AS: Use of Mathematics.
In Chaotic Population students use a graphic calculator, then a spreadsheet,
to investigate a recurrence relation which simulates population changes,
some of which exhibit chaotic behaviour. This covers part of the content of
'Applying Mathematics', the other compulsory unit for AS: Use of Mathematics.
Or for a simple, online version of the chaotic population model, have a look at the 'What makes it so complicated?' section
of the climate prediction resource here.
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